Friday is Bike Everywhere Day. Here is what to expect.

Originally published May 18, 2017 at 6:00 am
Updated May 19, 2017 at 9:33 am

A Seahawks fan bikes down the Burke-Gilman Trail along the Fremont Cut during an afternoon sunbreak on Oct. 27, 2015. Friday is Bike Everywhere Day where everyone is encouraged to hop on Seattle’s trials. (Lindsey Wasson / The Seattle Times)

The Cascade Bicycle Club is hosting 105 Celebration Stations along routes around the region to provide encouragement, information and support to bicycling commuters.

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Friday is Bike Everywhere Day (aka Bike to Work Day, nationally) when everyone is encouraged to commute by bicycle. The Cascade Bicycle Club is hosting 105 Celebration Stations along major routes around the region to provide encouragement, information and support to bicycling commuters, especially new riders. Celebration Stations will also have snacks and freebies. You can find a station and check its hours at https://cascade.org/celebration-stations.

The rally, featuring local leaders, starts at 8:15 a.m. on the patio at Seattle City Hall, 601 Fifth Ave., Seattle. For more information, see cascade.org/bikeeverywhereday.

The Seattle Public Library joins in the festivities with Books On Bikes stations from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Friday outside University Branch Library, 5009 Roosevelt Way N.E.; and Beacon Hill Light Rail Station, Beacon Avenue South and South McClellan Street. Drop by to get a library card, find out about library programs and learn how to access e-books and music; www.spl.org.